Pastor's Reflections for July-August 2025

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   In July I’ll be preaching a unique sermon series that addresses the unprecedented times we live in. The swift and far-reaching changes made by the current administration have caused many people to have anxiety and fears about the future.

   There have been many people in the Bible who have faced situations like this and worse. Come and hear how their faith helped reduce their anxiety and charted a path forward in uncertain times. This series will not address the politics of our nation. It’s important to remember that no political party is totally in sync with God’s desires for humanity. However, perhaps you’ll get some helpful input for the challenges you face by seeing how God helped people in various situation.

   The first week (July 6th) we’ll look at Abraham’s call to leave his homeland and become the father of a new nation. On July 13th we’ll see how God used a reluctant Moses to lead God’s people out of bondage in Egypt. Esther will be the focus of the third Sunday. This may be the most relevant to our national situation in that Esther was used by God to address a serious social injustice. The final week deals with a situation in which Jesus heals a demonic boy. In the process, Jesus also helps the boy’s father overcome doubts about Jesus’s healing powers. Several of the texts I’ll be using are ones we don’t often hear. However, I believe you’ll enjoy hearing new stories and seeing how they can help your faith fight anxiety. I look forward to seeing you in July. 

        God Bless You, Pastor Shayne